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Emilie Kiser Seeks to Block Release of Son’s Drowning Records After Investigation Closes

The court is weighing her request to keep investigative and autopsy reports sealed on privacy grounds.

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New information in Emilie Kiser’s son’s drowning revealed
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Overview

  • Chandler police closed their probe into 3-year-old Trigg Kiser’s May 12 pool drowning on June 2 without filing any charges.
  • On May 27, Emilie Kiser sued Maricopa County agencies to prevent public disclosure of records related to her son’s death, including scene footage and medical examiner reports.
  • A judge granted temporary confidentiality on June 3 and is now considering whether to grant permanent sealing of police affidavits and autopsy files.
  • Court documents show Brady Kiser told investigators he lost sight of his son for three to five minutes while caring for their newborn before discovering Trigg unresponsive in the backyard pool.
  • Arizona health data identifies drowning as the leading cause of death for children aged 1–4, underscoring renewed emphasis on pool safety and vigilant supervision.